Mahwah, NJ: The Ramapo College men's basketball team will travel to #1 New Jersey City University on Tuesday, February 19th for the New Jersey Athletic Conference Semifinal at 7pm. The Roadrunners advanced to the semifinal with a win over rival William Paterson on Saturday afternoon 80-65.
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A student fan bus will be provided by the Center for Student Involvement. Ramapo students need to email goroadrunners@gmail.com to reserve their seat, please provide your full name. Check-in for the bus on Tuesday will be at 5pm and it will leave from in front of the Bradley Center at 5:15pm sharp! Students who come on the fan bus will be let into the game for free!
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The Roadrunners will look to defend their NJAC Title as they have won the last two conference championships. Head coach
Chuck McBreen has led his team to 13 conference semifinals winning seven en route to their five NJAC Championships.
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Ramapo and NJCU split their regular season games this year, each team winning on their home court. The Roadrunners defeated the Gothic Knights in the final regular season game 74-66. NJCU is ranked #1 in the most recent NCAA Atlantic Regional poll while the Roadrunners are ranked #3.
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The winner of the NJAC Tournament earns the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, which begins Friday, March 1st. The NCAA will release the full bracket on Monday, February 25th at 12:30pm with a selection show.
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